Crime Prevention

Police1 columnists review the optics of the former NYPD captain's day one as mayor of the Big Apple

We face complex public safety challenges, but law enforcement has proven solutions to meet them

As many of our neighbors grapple with high crime and an increased sense their safety is at risk, we must dig in and have some uncomfortable discussions

"We're trying to use an intelligence-led policing approach to address this problem," said Detective Chris James

Short, memorable holiday-themed video skits is one way the Mesa Police Department is spreading the holiday crime prevention message this year

The declaration allows the city to cut through red tape that delays response to deteriorating conditions in one of the city's most drug-infested neighborhoods

From the continuing disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic to staffing shortages and rising crime, 2021 presented many challenges to policing

Mayor London Breed said she would introduce legislation to allow law enforcement real-time access to surveillance video in certain situations

Just steps from the Opera House, drug dealers carry translucent bags filled with crystal-like rocks, flashing wads of cash while peddling heroin and meth

LAPD Chief Michel Moore disagreed, saying robberies are still down 13% compared to 2019

Oakland is among other liberal cities having to change course amid an increase in violent crime

The Council on Criminal Justice launched the Violent Crime Working Group to produce concrete guidance police leaders can use to curb violence

Police plan to place hundreds of surveillance cameras and license plate readers in high-crime neighborhoods throughout the city

An initial hurdle to program implementation revolved around community members believing it was just another “get tough on crime” scheme

Cellphone video showed masked people streaming out of the store, carrying bags and boxes, jumping into waiting cars and fleeing the scene